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Best Assisted Living in Tennessee

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 536 homes in Tennessee

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Assisted Living around Tennessee The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

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Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Knoxville
94No 2 -30 81.9% -Daniel Graham MckenzieNhc Healthcare/Holston Hills, Llc-
Morning Pointe of Knoxville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Knoxville
81Yes 2 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed7 80.2% -Kristy RitchWestland Medical Investors Llc620 days
Clarendale at Indian Lake
SC

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Hendersonville (Indian Lake Boulevard)
78No 38 1 Bed / 2 Bed6 93.6% A+Mitchell MetzgerHendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco,508 days
Morning Pointe of Franklin
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Franklin
80Yes 25 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed9 92.5% A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, Llc649 days
Charter Senior Living of Cookeville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cookeville (Pleasant View)
84Yes 36 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed27--Dawn Smith-HuckebySnh Tenn Tenant Llc691 days
Morning Pointe of Spring Hill
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Spring Hill
80Yes 24 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed8 87.5% -Alicia ArmstrongSpring Hill Medical Investors Llc554 days
Schilling Gardens Senior Living
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Collierville
78Yes 29 Studio / 1 Bed44 61.5% A+Heather OverallSouthside Nursing , Llc433 days
Rain Forest Landings
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill)
62No 18 Suite13 95.2% -Nicole MccroryLandings Operator, Llc327 days
The Health Center at Standifer Place
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chattanooga (Walker Road)
125No 38 -34 33.6% A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, Llc4 days
Morning Pointe of Hixson
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Hixson
80Yes 19 Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed16 100.0% -Robin JacksonHixson Medical Investors, Llc743 days
TerraBella Athens
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Athens (Bohannon Addition)
74No 55 -27 44.6% -Mendy HowardAthens Al/Mc, Llc131 days
Morning Pointe of Powell
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Powell (Powells Crossroads)
80Yes 5 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed11 87.5% -Michael ToniettiPowell Medical Investors, Llc654 days
Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Ooltewah (Collegedale)
81Yes 26 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed6 86.4% A+Ian ShivesEast Hamilton Medical Investors, Llc412 days
Pinnacle Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Knoxville (Waterville Lane)
74Yes 5 Private Rooms- 63.5% -Beth Anne WattsAltillo, Llc666 days
Northshore Heights
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
74No 6 Studio / 1 Bed- 82.4% -Carrie CatherwoodNorthshore Heights, Llc716 days
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Overview of River Oaks Place Lenoir City

Step into the charm of River Oaks Place in Lenoir City, TN, where living comes with stunning views of Tellico Lake and the Smoky Mountains. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and residential homes for the aged, this spacious community features beautifully designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with private balconies, large studios, and efficiencies, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.

This community provides top-notch amenities like a craft and hobby area, a beauty salon, and a TV lounge. Residents can enjoy personalized care, housekeeping, wellness programs, and nutritious meals, all supported by a dedicated team. With a variety of activities and outings, residents stay engaged while enjoying the rich history and scenic beauty of Lenoir City. River Oaks Place combines affordability with elegance, creating a welcoming environment that seniors will love to call home.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites

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AHC Cumberland

4343 Ashland City Hwy, Nashville, TN 37218
Overview of Ahc Cumberland

The American Health Communities (AHC) Cumberland is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Nashville. Quality nursing home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Ahc Cumberland strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered. 
The community boasts its Collaborative Care Plans that offer physicians, nurses, therapists, dietary specialists, and social workers that are directly involved in the holistic care of each resident. Speech, physical, and occupational needs are also provided; as well as outpatient rehabilitation services available.

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Overview of Maple Ridge Manor

Maple Ridge Manor is a comfortable community offering affordable assisted living services. The senior living community is known for its warm and welcoming environment that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. Maple Ridge Manor provides a home where every individual, from staff to residents, can build new connections and create new memories in their new home.

Community features were thoughtfully designed with a lifestyle of freedom: housekeeping and laundry services, maintenance, and scheduled transportation, as well as 24-hour staff, planned activities, home-cooked meals, and enriching programs provided.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Regency Senior Living

6711 Mountain View Rd #205, Collegedale, TN 37363
Overview of Regency Senior Living

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Regency Senior Living, a blissful community in Ooltewah, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, and respite care. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and other chores are taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a carefully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With several locations across the country, the community ensures older adults find the place that best matches their needs and preferences.

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Housing Options: Apartment

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Building Type: 2-story

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Vantage Pointe Village

2035 Vantage Pointe Rd, Ashland City, TN 37015
Overview of Vantage Pointe Village

Vantage Pointe Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Ashland City, TN, offering personal care and specialized care for older adults. Featuring spacious and secure rooms in a home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Residents also maintain their independence, with 24-hour care, gourmet meals, housekeeping, and laundry. Along with personalized care plans, a relationship-centered approach to care is also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Social gatherings, light exercises, and a variety of games foster interactions and help residents maintain their holistic wellness. Lively gathering areas and cozy rooms are also available, so residents can rest comfortably. Located along the highway in the tree-lined neighborhood of Ashland City, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Providing exceptional standards of care for older adults’ welfare, this assisted living community is one of the best choices for senior living in Tennessee.

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Patriot Angels

90 Volunteer Dr. Suite 405, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Overview of Patriot Angels

Honoring veterans’ services to the country, Patriot Angels based in Volunteer Drive #405, Hendersonville, TN, is an esteem community that helps veterans optimize their Veteran Aid benefits. With the community’s assistance, veterans and their families can find the right community that meets their needs and preferences. The community also continuously informs veterans and their families of the available resources for their convenience.

With an array of partnered care providers, veterans can rest assured of receiving the right care for their unique needs. Through the help of the community, veterans and their families’ financial burdens are lessened. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest with the community’s dedicated services.

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Overview of Pleasant Places

Settled in the quiet neighborhood in Cookeville, Tennessee, Pleasant Places is a peaceful senior living community designed to cater to residents needing assisted living services. Here, residents delight in well-appointed private and semi-private rooms that offer a home-like atmosphere and utmost comfort and privacy. A team of compassionate and highly skilled caregivers is available to ensure residents are always well-cared for and have access to the necessities and support they need to thrive and continue enjoying their retirement life.

Here, residents have access to a broad range of activities and events, including art and music therapy, fitness classes, group outings and other meaningful initiatives that encourage residents to continue their passions or learn something new. Another highlight of living in the community is their excellent dining featuring nutritious and flavorful meals catered to various dietary preferences and restrictions. An array of amenities and beautiful common spaces are available to make residents’ living experience even more enjoyable.

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Providence Place of Mt. Juliet

1020 Charlie Daniels Parkway, Mount Juliet, TN 37122-3064
Overview of Providence Place of Mt. Juliet
Providence Place of Mt. Juliet offers premier assisted living and specialized memory care in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The community provides spacious suites and a vibrant atmosphere for residents. It is conveniently located across from Charlie Daniels Park, close to local amenities.

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Preston Place Suites

2001 North John B. Dennis Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
Overview of Preston Place Suites
Preston Place Suites is an assisted living facility located in Kingsport, Tennessee. It offers a variety of services and amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The facility focuses on providing personalized care and engaging activities to ensure residents live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Rockbridge at the Palms
Rockbridge Oaks is a senior living community in Chattanooga, TN. It provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services, focusing on personalized care that empowers independence and joy. Residents can enjoy a vibrant array of events and activities tailored to their interests.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data 6 weighted categories Updated quarterly
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Weighting overview

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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes Review Sentiment Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes State Inspections Citations/Inspection % Inspections w/ Citations Complaint Visits Accreditations BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes Video Tours Virtual Walkthroughs Photo Quantity Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes Website Content Mobile Usability Staff Info Available Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Tennessee

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover assisted living?

Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Tennessee) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 9 assisted living facilities in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Tennessee?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Tennessee, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Tennessee?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.